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Y538 VJW

2001 Rover 45

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

95,971 mi
Last recorded95,971 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Rover 4564,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY538 VJW
MakeRover
Model45
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2014 95,971 miles

slight corrosion starting on front outer and off side rear brake pipes

Pass 22 Oct 2013 88,861 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 81,742 miles

corrosion starting on off side front brake pipe

Pass 3 Nov 2011 75,100 miles

rear exhaust hanger loose

Pass 4 Nov 2010 67,452 miles

corrosion starting on rear brake pipes

rear radius arm centre bushes deteriorating

Pass 13 Oct 2009 59,037 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 59,033 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 50,976 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r tyre sidewalls starting to perish

Pass 14 Dec 2007 44,881 miles

slight drag on nearside front brake

Pass 30 Dec 2006 38,582 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 33,474 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 45?

Based on 849,212 MOT tests across 72,661 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
5,217
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
72,661
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 48,934
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,560
Stop lamp not working 21,816
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,244
constant velocity joint gaiter split 16,014
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Y538 VJW is a 2001 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2001 Rover 45 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 64,645 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 45 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 48,934 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y538 VJW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 45 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Rover 45 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y538 VJW registered?

Y538 VJW is a 2001 Rover 45, first registered on 27 March 2001.

Is Y538 VJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y538 VJW shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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